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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.18, 286.29 and 168.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.18, 286.29 and 168.66 is: 233.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.18 : 286.29 = 168.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.18/286.29 = 168.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.18x = 286.29 × 168.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.18x = 48,285.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,285.67/207.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.06

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